Poster Details

Abstract Details

To map the corneal epithelial thickness in vivo with Fourier-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography in normal eyes and corneal pathologies. To map the corneal epithelial thickness in vivo with Fourier-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography in normal eyes and corneal pathologies.

Setting:

The study was done at Universitary and Politechnic Hospital La Fe and Hospital Of Manises

Methods:

This is a cross-sectional observational study. Corneal epithelium over the entire cornea was topographically imaged using a novel Optical Coherence Tomography system (RTVue-100, Optovue Inc). An epithelial thickness map was automatically generated. Epithelial thicknesses of the central 2-mm, paracentral 2- to 5-mm, and midperipheral 5- to 6-mm zones were obtained.

We should take note of the nonuniformity of the paracentral and midperipheral corneal epithelium thicknesses. The study of anatomical changes through analysis of Fourier-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography corneal epithelial maps is helpful in the management and monitoring of patients with corneal diseases. It provides important additional information and is a good complement to the anatomical study and provides a novel benchmark for future and comparative studies. FINANCIAL DISCLOUSRE: NONE